Ci, an award-winning multidisciplinary architecture firm, announces the new role of Principal Keirsten Deegan, AIA, as Industrial Manufacturing Practice Leader. Deegan brings over two decades of experience leading complex industrial manufacturing, science and technology, and commercial projects throughout the United States.
In her new role, Deegan will be instrumental in strengthening Ci’s Industrial Manufacturing Practice and shaping facilities that sustain today’s supply chain, including heavy and light manufacturing, distribution and e-commerce, food and beverage, and controlled environment agriculture projects.
“Keirsten brings strategic leadership, innovation and expertise to every project,” said
Christopher M. Ladd, AIA, NCARB, Vice President and COO of Ci. “Her ability to manage diverse project types simultaneously allows her to deliver innovative results to our clients effectively and smoothly.”
Deegan’s approach to Industrial Manufacturing projects aims to maximize operational efficiency, optimize space utilization and ensure designs are adaptable to evolving industry needs. She prioritizes efficient spaces that meet the rigorous demands of modern logistics and distribution.
“Keirsten’s extensive background and visionary approach will be essential in shaping Ci as a competitive architectural leader in this industry,” said John H. Larsen, AIA, NCARB, President and CEO of Ci. “Her new role represents Ci’s ongoing commitment to building a stronger team, acquiring and retaining clients, and delivering efficient project solutions across our Practices.”
Notable projects within Ci’s Industrial Manufacturing Practice include an industrial campus totaling over 1 million square feet for Logistics Property Co.’s Glasgow Commons in Newark Delaware; a 67,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to house the largest solid-state battery assembly line in the US for Factorial Energy in Methuen, Massachusetts; and a 95,000-square-foot last mile distribution warehouse for DH Property Holdings and Pugh Management on 735 Broadway in Malden, Massachusetts.
About Ci
Ci Design, Inc. (Ci) is an award-winning design firm with practices in science and technology, commercial and mixed-use, residential, mission critical, workplace, and industrial manufacturing. Within these practices, our team provides exceptional services in architecture, planning, landscape design, experiential graphics and branding, lab and manufacturing planning, interior design, procurement, strategy, and change management.
Ci’s offices in Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; DC Metro; Greenville, South Carolina; and Raleigh, North Carolina, work collaboratively providing exceptional services and shaping industry-leading developments for our regional, national and international clients. Visit https://www.ci-designinc.com/ to learn more.